There are 3 ways to get from Ballardvale to Salem by train, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballardvale to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 51m$6–13Drive 17.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ballardvale to Salemcar 17.2 mi
34 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballardvale to Salemtaxi 17.2 mi
34 min$55–70
Ballardvale to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballardvale to Salem is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballardvale to Salem is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Ballardvale to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ballardvale and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Ballardvale and Salem is 38 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ballardvale to Salem without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $5 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Ballardvale to Salem, including transfers.
Ballardvale to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ballardvale station.
Ballardvale to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballardvale to Salem is 17 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Ballardvale to Salem.
There are 1112+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Ballardvale, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Ballardvale to Salem via North Station in around 1h 51m.
Train from Ballardvale to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–4
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